A transformer fire at the Indian Point nuclear power plant in New York state on Saturday has been extinguished with no damage to the reactor, a spokesman for operator Entergy Corp said.
The fire, which occurred at around 6 p.m. EDT (2200 GMT), triggered the closure of the plant's Unit 3 reactor, but the other Unit 2 continues to operate, Jerry Nappi told Reuters . He said there was no information yet as to what caused the transformer failure.
The fire was put out by the sprinkler system at the transformer and on-site personnel, he said. The transformers are located around 90-120 metres away from the reactor.
